Gleanings: 1-4-16
Waaaaay too much to catch up on here, but here are some semi-recent experiences that might prove edifying and/or entertaining: *Some pals... Read More
From balls to barrels: Wine-writer transformations
Writing about why so many accomplished wine writers were once sportswriters was a fabulous experience. The thoroughly enjoyable and edifying interviews produced waaaaaaay... Read More
Worldly wine words from writers
It has become more difficult to find vinous quotes that I have yet to share here, but I finally have enough for... Read More
Burghounds: Wise words on sublime wines
Ah, Burgundy. It’s a region that invokes a mystical look in many of us. And always has: • “There are many ways... Read More
Linkin’ logs: 7-12-16
Food for thought from the InterTubes: • I loves me some gummy bears, and I loves me some Whispering Angel rosé, so... Read More
Bard-acious musings on fermented grape juice
Apparently Bill Shakespeare liked his fermented grape juice. He certainly paid tribute to it semi-regularly in his works: “I drink to the... Read More
Notes, quotes and anecdotes
For some reason, I’ve stumbled into some memorable quotes of the vinous ilk lately. Among them: • Wise words from Mark Twain:... Read More